UNITED NATIONS,Jun 12(IPS)-Despite North Korean charges of political hypocrisyby the United Nations, the Security Council unanimously adopted aresolution Friday tightening sanctions against the Pyongyangregime for its nuclear and missile development programmes.

BONN,Jun 12(IPS)-A leading global environmental group has accusedthe United States of holdingup UN climate negotiations.

ROME,Jun 12(IPS)-Environmental legislators from the 13 countrieswith the largest greenhousegas emissions have called for thecreation of an international green fund to beincluded in theCopenhagen protocol on climate change. The fund wouldprovidedeveloping countries with financial and technical resources tocreate acarbon-free economy.

Sign the petition opposing Sonia Sotomayor at www.stopsotomayor.comContact: Peter Shinn, National Director, 571-294-4158, pshinn@oflusa.com; Ruben Obregon, President, 571-294-4158; both with Organized for LifeWASHINGTON, June 11 /Christian Newswire/ -- On May 26, the day that Judge Sotomayor was nominated to the Supreme Court, Organized for Life stepped up as a leading force against President Obama's nominee. Organized for Life's PAC, OFL Action, has opened a petition site at www.sto Source: Organized for Life

BEIJING,Jun 9(IPS)-Dismissive of warnings that the Korean peninsulastands on the brink of war,China contends North Korea’s recentprovocative actions are yet anotherillustration of brinkmanshipaimed at attracting the U.S. attention. Beijingdecried theNorth’s nuclear tests in late May, but remains uncommitted totougher sanctions against the impoverished Stalinist nation.

CAPE TOWN,Jun 9(IPS)-The 19th World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa,which kicks off tomorrow, is a space‘‘for the rich and powerfulelites who control the global economy and who seek to furtheropen Africa’s economy in collaboration with a tiny minority ofcorrupt elites in Africa.

NEW YORK,Jun 8(IPS)-An estimated 300,000 people across the globe hitthe streets Sunday to support the World Food Programme (WFP) andits mission to feed hungry schoolchildren and battle malnutritionworldwide.

Press conference 1 PM, Thursday, to announce details how Pro-life groups can derail Sotomayor, and root out hypocrisy in pro-life ranks.Also: Emergency Pro-life leadership training to be held in DC, June 12-14, with Randall Terry, Dr. Alan Keyes, Norma McCorvey, and Fr. Norman Weslin. Pro-abortion activists threaten to disrupt meeting.Contact: Kathy Veritas, 904-687-9804; stopobamanotredame.com WASHINGTON, June 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- Press conference will cover:1) Source: Society for Truth and Justice

UNITED NATIONS,Jun 8(IPS)-The world's biggest military spenders lastyear were countries which were either permanent members of theSecurity Council or aspiring to hold that privileged rank,according to the latest figures released Monday by the StockholmInternational Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

WASHINGTON,Jun 8(IPS)-The growing problem of marine litter is harmingoceans and beaches worldwide and authorities must act now toreverse and prevent further environmental degradation, said areport released Monday, World Oceans Day.

NEW YORK,Jun 8(IPS)-An estimated 300,000 people across the globe hitthe streets Sunday to support the World Food Programme (WFP) andits mission to feed hungry schoolchildren and battle malnutritionworldwide.

COLOMBO,Jun 8(IPS)-For people in Sri Lanka’s war-torn North, for manyyears life has meant virtuallyliving out of a suitcase whilemoving from place to place to escape the rigours ofwar andbloody combat.

BANGKOK,Jun 8(IPS)-Thanks to support from China and Russia, Burma’smilitary regime has escapedharsh criticism at the U.N. SecurityCouncil. But this diplomatic deal could comeunder pressurefollowing the release of a report commissioned by leadinginternational jurists, accusing the regime of committing"war crimes."

DOHA,Jun 7(IPS)-While explaining the reasons for rapid economicgrowth during the last decadeand showcasing their potential forfuture development, many developingcountries in Asia and LatinAmerica highlight the strength of their youthpopulation. But,they are also increasingly becoming aware of their agingpopulations - which could be converted into a source of strengthrather than aliability.

BRUSSELS,Jun 6(IPS)-In 1994, the International Conference on Populationand Development (ICPD) proposed agroundbreaking shift in theapproach to reproductive health: women’s reproductive capacitywas to be transformed from an object of population control to amatter of women’sempowerment to exercise personal autonomy.